I will tell you this much--if you're going to BRRRR, you better have a good contractor that knows what they're doing by your side.

@Rei Thomas I have a network of handymen and contractors in Rochester.

The agent is pressuring me to get contractor estimates. 

However, I have made two contractors change.

What some of the banks have told me is if you can provide a quote from your contractor and proof that the work was completed that they would take that into consideration. 

If dealing with a contractor who will refuse to provide you with free and accurate cost estimates then you have to add that costs on your end in order to even work a deal out as a  wholesaler. 

If you have an investor that is looking for something specific and you have found it but it's listed with a realtor who would sign the assignment contract or is one not needed?

However, not sure if hiring a contractor would be cheaper than buying a premanufactured guest house?

I'm interviewing contractors: any suggestions based on personal experience?

She has her go-to contractor/handyman but I think they all might be retiring in ~5 years since they are at the age for retirement and have been casually discussing about retiring sometime soon.